Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 February 1940
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Title Section19 1940-02-03 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 riBLISHED DAILY 'nTm Vol. XCVIII. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1940. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article, Illustration325 1940-02-03 1 R.A.F. FLIGHTS OVER GERMANY Value Of Pictures Taken ALL NAZI PLANS REVEALED London, February 3. The conviction that Germany would find it very difficult to prepare any military surprises was expressed by authoritative quarters in London Lisi night when the Air Ministry released for publicationReuter. - 325 words
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Article35 1940-02-03 1 Mr. Mrs. Clark Gable Safe l\ cuter London, Feb. 3. Following the report yesterday (See Page 10) that Clark Cable and his wife (Carol Lombard were missing, it is now learned that both are safe.l\ cuter - 35 words
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Article77 1940-02-03 1 —Reuter. British Delegation Had To Take Shelter Stockholm, Feb. 3. Driving through Southern Finland ei route to Stockholm, Sir Walter Citrin< and the other members of the Britisl L,abour Delegation had to leave thei cars and take shelter on account of Soviet air raids. Finally the party.—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article385 1940-02-03 1 B O.W. Snr ivors Tell Harrowing Tales Rugby, Feb. 3. The twenty survivors of the crew of 33 of the C-i. ek steamer “Eleni Stathohtas" oiu tons) which was torpedoed early Sunday .'tuning, who were landed in a small Irish fishing village j r. rnoon,B O.W. - 385 words
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Article141 1940-02-03 1 .—8.0. W. •■•ased British Output Rugby, Feb. 3. ournal the “Economist” the co-ordination by the instruction and repair of f ro an< l naval vessels as eviews Britain’s present of merchant ships, says that “at the outab hipbuilding capacity was I n 1 (gross) tons per annum, ere.—8.0. W. - 141 words
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Article93 1940-02-03 1 8.0. W. BRITAIN ONLY 31 Rugby, Feb. 3. Air experts in London calculate that at least 100 German planes have been brought down by British air and naval forces since the beginning of the war while the destruction of a further twenty is probable. British8.0. W. - 93 words
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Article210 1940-02-03 1 No Indication 01 Any Troop Movements LONDON, FEB. 3. WITH REGARD TO THE REPCBTS WHICH HAVE APPEARED FROM TIME TO TIME IN THE BI.ITaSH AND CON TIN EN™L 1 R OF ALLEGED SOv.ET THREATS 1O BRITISH INDIA,’ J LOMATIC CORRESPONDENT IS ABLE TO A ’E,.—Reuter. - 210 words
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Article312 1940-02-03 1 Bulgaria Persuaded To Await New Settlement Geneva, Feb. 3. 'T'HANKS to the moderation of Hungary and Bulgaria in connection with the’.r territorial revisic.n st claims, the diplomatic position between the Balkans and Turkey has greatly improved since September, it is considered here. Credit for this improvement is.—Reuter. - 312 words
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Article83 1940-02-03 1 ,—Reuter. -Despite Conspicuous Display Of Flags London, Feb. 3. It is now revealed that the Danish ship the “Sedcy” which while proceed ing in ballast through an English port to load coal for Denmark and was attacked on Jan. 9 without warning by German bombers, displayed large,—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article75 1940-02-03 1 8.0. W. Prices Now Reduced Rugby, Feb. 3. The Ministry of Food announces that since imports have come forward with remarkable regularity, it is now possible to supply, for the present, most varieties of bacon and ham at considerably reduced prices, to take effect from8.0. W. - 75 words
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Article78 1940-02-03 1 .—Reuter. DOES NOT FEEL THREATENED London, Feb. 3. According to the Rome Wire’ess M. Koht, the Norwegian Foreign Minister, interviewed by the “Corriere Del Lasera” stated that Norway does not at present feel herseflf threatened by Soviet Russia. He added that it would be difficult.—Reuter. - 78 words
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Article171 1940-02-03 1 .—8.0. W. British Delegates Promise More Help Rugby, Feb. 3. After a tour, lasting eleven days, of the Finnish industrial centres and war ronts the British Labour Delegation, leaded by Sir Walter Citrine, left Helsinki by air this afternoon for Stockwlm and Copenhagen in which.—8.0. W. - 171 words
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Article58 1940-02-03 1 8.0. W. Speeches To Be Broadcast Rugby, Feb. 3. 8.8. C. Overseas Services announce that a broadcast by the Secretary for Colonies, the High Commiss'oner for New Zealand and Lord Bledis’oe on the occasion of the New Zealand Centenary will be heard on February 6 at 7.308.0. W. - 58 words
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Advertisement14 1940-02-03 1 GATE I /1 Ip Mgh I Moiaya t* t I Penang wd l I14 words
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Advertisement19 1940-02-03 1 SMILER" fed on f COW GATE I kg?) for North Malaya GEORGETOWN DIsPEnSAR V LTD., °»n» .g and Tpoh19 words
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Article, Illustration1036 1940-02-03 2 Foreign Ministers i Confer BELGRADE THE KEY STATE Belgrade, Feb. 2. r FHE Balkan Conference opened today with a preliminary half-hour talk between the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Rumania, Turkey and Yugoslavia. The first act of the conference was to decide that the8.0. W. - 1,036 words
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Article111 1940-02-03 2 —Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain's Reference To A sam a Maru’ Tokyo, Feb. 2 Sir Robert Craigie had a further interview with the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tam, on the "Asama Maru” incident. The Foreign Office spokesman later said that no further meeting was scheduled for the moment—Reuter. - 111 words
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Article98 1940-02-03 2 8.0. W. Busy Week Spent In London Rugby. Feb. 2. As a preliminary to the closer cooperation of British and French scientists or. problems connected with the wax, a French scientific mission has spent the past week here making a survey of such problems and facilities. The8.0. W. - 98 words
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426 1940-02-03 2 .—8.0. W. Helsinki, Feb. 2. A communique referring to yesterday’s activities says that there was heavy artillery action on the Karelian Isthmus. “During the day the enemy dropped a number of parachute patrols many of whom were taken prisoners and others killed.” The communique.—8.0. W. - 426 words
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Article68 1940-02-03 2 .—Reuter. Two Commissions To Be Formed Tokyo, February 2 Soviet Russia, Outer Mongolia, Japan and Manchukuo have agreed to the formation of two general boundary commi't.ions. Th s is icvcaled by a Foreign Office spokesm tn. The first will deal with boundary delimitation questions gei erally and.—Reuter. - 68 words
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Article93 1940-02-03 2 .—Reuter. Heavy Exchange >l' Machine-gun Fir< Paris, F: b. 2. The Rhine sector of the Western Front, which 1« month has been the quietest sector of the line, awakeneJ !o acti vity recently and has been the main centre of iterations during the past twenty-four.—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article57 1940-02-03 2 .—Reuter. Improvement Not Maintained New Delhi. February 2 The recent improvement in the districts bordering on Waziristan has not been maintained. There have been several outrages during the past week, a liilage was raided and six villagers killed, a mail lorry was ambushed and looted, a police.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article135 1940-02-03 2 .—8.0. W. Announcement By Home Secretary Rugby, February 2. Interesting information regarding Government assistance to refugees from Germany is given by the Home Secretary. Although it was expected that the increased demand for workers would absorb many more refugees, there was still a substantial number in need.—8.0. W. - 135 words
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Article76 1940-02-03 2 .--Reuter. Trade Understanding Reached Tokyo, Kebnnry 2. A commercial understanding has been reached between Rumania and Japan, says the Domei Agency. According to reliable information, says the Agency, the Jer.'anese Foreign Office since last year has been conducting negotiations for the furtherance of trade and it is.--Reuter. - 76 words
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Article83 1940-02-03 2 —8.0. W. Gift Of Mr. Garfield Weston Rugby, February 2. Mr. Garfield Weston, a Canadian manufacturer who recently became a member of tho British House of Commons, made a special visit to the Canadian division headquarters yesterday to present his gift of five hundred radios—8.0. W. - 83 words
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Article73 1940-02-03 2 —Reuter. Russia To Participate On Grand Scale London, February 2. The German wireless announced that Russia had decided to paiticipate on a grand scale in the forthcoming Koenigsberg Fair. It said that by August, when the fair was scheduled to open, German-Russiar. trade would have attained the level—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article46 1940-02-03 2 ,—8.0. W. Recovery From Slight Cold Rugby, Feb. 2 The King has almost entirely recovered from the shght cold which he had been suffering. Today His Majesty was able to receive normal official visitors, Including Sir John Reith, Minister of Information. —8.0. W.,—8.0. W. - 46 words
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Article293 1940-02-03 2 8.0. W. Considerable Poymts Foi Num Council Rugby, Feb. J The new Export Cour- is expects materially to assist in a< nplishing t great increase in British exports Well-informed circles b iic, that U» Government object is to ~se the ports value to £600,000,000 a year to attain8.0. W. - 293 words
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Article162 1940-02-03 2 —BOV' Merged In War Cabinet Organisation Rugby, Feb. 2 Under the machinery tun for the supreme direction of war under the War Cabinet, the peace time Committee of Imperial Defence. a consultative and advisory body only, together with the Cabinet Committee, have been merged in the War—BOV' - 162 words
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Article125 1940-02-03 2 8.0. W. Crew Of Heink Brough Down Off Seotlantl Rugb It is believed in 1 fld man flying officer man, whose bodies werf ashore at Rattley He ul nkel members of the ct< raider attacked by the Scottish coast The Heinkel eastwards with 1' re ar it8.0. W. - 125 words
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Advertisement123 1940-02-03 2 IN TOWN OR lIP-COUNTRY J NO ELECTRICITY NEEDED. WITH THE NEW MARCONI radio BATTERY model “A SIX VOLT BATTERY IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED. RESULT EQUAL TO! A )j j MAINS SET WITH ASTOUNDING RECEP- TION AND QUALITY” FOR PARTICULARS AND ILLUSTRATION J ROBINSON PIANO Co.s.s.Ltd.. PENANG i"" 1 11123 words
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Article278 1940-02-03 3 DRIVER’S DRINK CHARGES SCOTLAND \ARD have been helping London County Council officials in a comb-out of the 8,000 ambulance drivers hastily recruited sine* the war began. A number of bad drivers or people found unsuitable for the work in other ways have already been dismissal, according278 words
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Article115 1940-02-03 3 London r< aftman, John Hughes, of Pontypridd, Glamorgan, 1 from Prance in a special R.A.F. authorities in an 1 hie him to be at the beddying wife. Hughes, of Trealaw, was 'rously ill, her relatives were her husband should be at I he Society115 words
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100 1940-02-03 3 Lady Broughton, explorer and biggame hunter, speaking to children in London sHowiml on the screen a culiarly unattractive New Guinea headman. She remarked: “He was anxious to buy me. I was not as keen. He offered us a small pig in exchange. We were100 words
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Article247 1940-02-03 3 TTITLER cannot do without Dr. Schacht. Neutral diplomats have been surprised to hear from colleagues in Germany recently on trade and financial negotiations that they found the former Reichsbank President and Economics Minister once more representing the Nazis. They expected to meet Dr. Funk, but found247 words
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Article271 1940-02-03 3 London. Lady Ellerman (Dame Hannah), widow of the multi-million-aire shipowner and mother of the present baronet, has left £279,228 gross estate “as far as can be ascertained at present.’’ She died at Truro, Cornwall, just after the war began. This is £129,000 more than the capital271 words
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Article177 1940-02-03 3 London. The Bishop of Chichester, Dr. G. K. A. Bell, believes that a strong effort should be made to reach terms with Germany. He thinks that because the cost of fighting to the bitter end is so high the way of negotiation is worth the risk. Writing177 words
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Article209 1940-02-03 3 WORRIED—OF ER WIFE f ANCE-CORPORAL X is the first British soldier to reach the German lines. He and other men out on patrol in No-Man’s-Land early one mbrning crawled on their hands and knees for hours, hid in shell holes, waded through an ice-cold—B UP. - 209 words
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Article246 1940-02-03 3 Employment Shortly Causes of the “bottle neck” in the training of the R.A.F. Volunteer Reserve, and of the payment of a large number of members who arc waiting to be posted, were explained at the Air Ministry. It is hoped that all men on the waiting246 words
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Article171 1940-02-03 3 Ban On Pleasure Rides London. There Is to be no reduction in the 25s per horse-power tax on motorcans. Sir John Simcn, Chancellor of the Exchequer, made known the Government’s decision in a written Parliamenttary reply to Sir John Ward-law-Milne (Cons.). While a reduction might lead certain171 words
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Advertisement50 1940-02-03 3 THAILAND Home of Hospitality and Ready Welcome: with the assistance of The Bureau of Tourist Promotion Dept, ot Commerce, New Road, Bangkok, Cable: “TOURIST” Telephone: *****. This bureau supplies free information to tourists, introduces them to famous sights and r*sorts, renders assistance In providing guides or Interpreters, planning Itineraries, etc.50 words
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Miscellaneous77 1940-02-03 3 AiWteW* Disneys Brave Little Tailor" VHr Jr t fl IL V v ‘w 164 jd Jp}, '<:>*:- Jr g t K Sl B X wk W > L —L .-I «,IIH MICKEY FINLAND AND GIANT STALIN ,f ln the twinkling of an eye r hliel:ey threw a loop of t!77 words
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Miscellaneous45 1940-02-03 3 jgy Hr P<y Bungalows were left hanging over the edge of the cliff after a landslide at Highcliffe-on-Sea, Hants. b/w v\ *7 Wk L4\ A w i\H v H Henrtf Don’t you dare come back into this House without wiping your shoes on the matt”45 words
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Article, Illustration70 1940-02-03 4 Although she has never possessed a driving licence, Miss Jean Robertson had it suspended for a year at Uxbridge and was fined £1 for driving without licence or insurance. The owner of the ear, Mr. Bernard Pool, was also fined £1 for aiding70 words
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Article70 1940-02-03 4 People in Britain can now send messages not exceeding 20 words to relatives interned in Germany. The charge will be 7d. to cover cost of postage. Those allowed to communicate may count fiances as relatives. The service is being made available by the Red Cross, which will70 words
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Article539 1940-02-03 4 News In Malay February 1. It is suggested that readers should cut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their households, thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be539 words
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721 1940-02-03 4 Findings Of Medical Research Institute Expert •’T’HE recent death of a Malay in Kuala Lumpur after drinking a glassful of decoction of boiled bunga lawang, a species of spice which is widely used in Malaya as a flavouring for food, gives added interest to721 words
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Article234 1940-02-03 4 REMINDER To IMPORT Films GOODS can only be irnp Orted into Malaya from neutral countries in Europe if not more than 25 per cent, of th < (>st (|f the goods was derived f r(Mn material grown or produced or from work done, within < u234 words
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Article175 1940-02-03 4 Public Garden Plan Singapore. A proposal to make a public garden of the land running for some three mil's, between Bukit Timah and Dunearn roach is being considered by a number of prominent citizens in Singapore, it is undi> stood, and will ultimately be put175 words
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Article105 1940-02-03 4 Selangor Harriers For Ipoh Kuala Lumpur. The Selangor Harriers will be represented by the following runners in the forthcoming Inter-team Cross-country Race in Ipoh: A. Theivendiram, Henderson, Woodrow, R. S. Daubia, Edgar de Silva, Saroop Singh, A. Thomas. Bahrun. M. Thomas, Thavaraja, Katar Singh and Rajoo. The team105 words
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418 1940-02-03 4 Claim Dismissed In Singapore Court Singapore. A CIVIL claim for damages against J.T.N. Handy, extra assistant controller of the Labour Department. Singapore, brought by S. Abdul Rahman, manager of the General Lighterage and Transport Company, was dismissed in the Singapore civil district court. In the418 words
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Advertisement450 1940-02-03 4 Which Is Your LUCKY SHADE of Face Powder SF/IO SMDES from r —..JI PARIS 9 our of 10 women < use the wrong shade of face powder The wrong shade of powder gives you a horrid, niade-u p look makes you appear years older. The Vonly way to find your450 words
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Article83 1940-02-03 5 1 nt Selangor Road between mg Tek Roads. 3?. lues days and Thursdays at. R Up tha Christianity is more a life” we preach. r Christ our Example” .<■- a of Christ our Atonement” p 0 llin 8 of Christ our Life and All ne No Collection,83 words
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2663 1940-02-03 5 Community 100 Per Cent British In Spirit MR. DA SILVA’S BROADCAST FROM B. M. B. 66 JJRIT AIN’S cause is our cause and there has never been any faltering of the British spirit in Eurasians,” said the Hon. Mr. Claude da Silva, Eurasian2,663 words
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Article133 1940-02-03 5 A New Game At Ipoh Ipoh. “Hit Adolf Hitler” will be one of the many attractions at tonight’s Dance and Variety Entertainment at the Ipoh Town Hall organised by the two Eurasian Associations of Perak in aid of the Perak Pa trio tic Fund. In addition to133 words
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Article401 1940-02-03 5 32 Years In Malayan Education Dept. Ipoh. After 32 years of service in the Malayar Education Department the popular An aerson School master, Mr. S. Raja-rar--nam retired last month at optional igc. Mr. Rajaratnam has spent a good deai of his time in public wor> and401 words
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Article337 1940-02-03 5 Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Watson, who are now living at Weymouth, may be visiting Malaya in the spring. Mr. G. C. Tacchi, lately of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, has been transferred to Anderson School, Ipoh. Mr. J. P. Edwards, Conservator of Forests, Malayan Forest Service,337 words
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Article161 1940-02-03 5 Wasted The Time Of The Court Ipoh. “You have been foolish. If you ha 1 been frank and pleaded guilty with ?.n apology, I would have dealt with you leniently, since you are a first-offender. However, you have chosen to claim trial and wasted considerable time161 words
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Advertisement30 1940-02-03 5 LARUT SANITARY BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Larut and Matang Sanitary Board will be held at the Sanitary Board Office, Taiping, on Tuesday, February 20, 1940, at 10 a.m.30 words
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Advertisement36 1940-02-03 5 LOON CHEONG I Co., J Building Contractors, Furniture Makers. Painters. Polishers. Signboard Writers. And Teak Wood Merchants Stockists:-Mirrors Plate Glass, all sizes. 19A, Leith Street, PENANG. Perak Branch:- LOON CHEONG Co., No. 6 Station Road, Ipoh.36 words
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Miscellaneous396 1940-02-03 5 majestic Today 2.30 8.00 ,j 0 pa Matinee— Downstairs 15, 30 50 cents) Wh l Serial Of Columbia’s First- Thrilling Mystery Chapter-Play mandrake the MAGICIAN” wifh juarnn Hull, Doris Weston, Al K line, Rex Downing. FLI BERING HAIR-RAISING REELS. O IS THE WASP this 11 of miraculous thrills and 5396 words
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Miscellaneous313 1940-02-03 5 queeKFT 3 Shows Today Tomorrow 3 P.M., 6.15 9.30 A challenge to Deanna Durbin Paramount’s New Star Discovery LINDA WARE She’ll thrill you with her glorious voice with The Latest British Paramount News Special Scuttling of the Graf Spee. MATINEES TOMORROW Ai 1 11.30 A.M. AND MONDAY AT 3 P.M.313 words
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Article383 1940-02-03 6 r pWO striking appeals on behalf of the Finns were made in the past few days. The Finnish Minister in Paris, addressing a meeting of sympathisers, pertinently pointed out that miracles could not always be expected, and the Finns, despite their heroic resistance so far,383 words
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Article115 1940-02-03 6 REX CINEMA Laurel and Hardy in "A Chump At Oxford” 1.30. 3.05. 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. QUEEN’S CINEMA “The Star Maker” with Bing Crosby and Linda Ware 3, 6.15 and 9.30 p.m. MAJESTIC CINEMA "Mandrake the Magician” (whole serial) one show at 8 p.m. WINDSOR “Thyagabhoomi” (Tamil115 words
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Article569 1940-02-03 6 Death Of Romance RECENT news item states that the bombers which the Allies have been purchasing from the American Government, are being flown across the Atlantic. Behind this prosaic item lies one of the most significant happenings of our time. Thus sedately and matter-of-fact is being rung569 words
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Article543 1940-02-03 6 Saturday, Feb. 3. ACCORDING to authoritative quarters in London, Germany would find it very difficult to prepare any military surprises. This conviction is based on photographs of the Siegfried Line taken by the R.AF. during their flights over Germany. rpHESE photographs, it is stated,543 words
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Advertisement206 1940-02-03 6 K EE? IjF/fWOMS SAFE jp nW £> -ffigSa' B*' Dental experts designed the famous ShortHead** brush with special TEK junior for children. Only genuine Tek Brushes, by virtue of their short heads, fit behind the arch of the teeth, where scientifically designed bristles, remove remains of food from hidden nooks206 words
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Advertisement23 1940-02-03 6 I 7 Pbsswf Wbitelobei VP .1 Sole Agent* i for f Penang, Perak Kedab 1 Henry Waugh Co. Ltd. pen ano ipob i—i23 words
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Obituary60 1940-02-03 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE FUNERAL NOTICE The funeral of the late Mr. Chee Boon Eong, the beloved father of Messrs. Chee Htock Keat and Chee Hock Teik, will take place from 102 Burmah Road on Tuesday, 6th February at 10 a.m. for interment at the Batu Gantong cemetery. Friends and relatives are60 words
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790 1940-02-03 7 Protest Against Arrests On Weld Quay Baton Charge Ends Two-hour I looliganism SjCENES of hooliganism were witnessed in Beach Street yesterday evening, and ugly incidents took place while it lasted. Only a baton charge by the Police at 7 p.m. dispersed790 words
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91 1940-02-03 7 J gg er Demand For Slides A letter has been received m Mr. Cator saying that one c! the results of the very kind fts of clothing sent by people in Malaya for evacuated children from London has been a request from the Education Committee91 words
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186 1940-02-03 7 MOB HOLDS UP TRAFFIC An enthusiastic welcome was given to the Wuhan Songsters on their arrival in I’enang at 4.15 yesterday afternoon, by a large crcwd at Church street Pier. The reception ccmmittee were led! by Committee members of the China Distress Relief186 words
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Article709 1940-02-03 7 Chinese Charged With Causing Grievous Hurt A STORY of a single blow with a piece of firewood which proved fatal was related i n the Penang District Court before Mr. H. A. Forrer yesterday when Ng Choo Guan appeared on a charge of causing grievous709 words
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Article174 1940-02-03 7 Development Of Malaply Factory Kuala Lumpur. Interesting facts regarding the Mala'p ly Factory, a subsidiary industry of Malayan Collieries, which manufactures plywood cases fqr packing rubber for export have just been published. Owing to the war in Europe an d in ternaticnal troubles in the174 words
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Article98 1940-02-03 7 Plans For Celebration In Kulim Kulim. Plans are being made to celebrate the birthday of T lis Highness the Sultan if Kedah, which falls next week, on a big scale,- in Kulim district this year. With H.H. Tunku Abdul Rahman leading the organisers, it is expected98 words
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Article51 1940-02-03 7 To celebrate the Chines? New Year on a more elaborate scale this year, the Anglo-Chinese School Union, will be giving a free tiffin to all members on Friday, February 9 at 1 p.m. At 10 p.m. on February 21, 22 and 23, supper will be served all51 words
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Article57 1940-02-03 7 The Penang Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Bth. and 9th. February, 1940, being Public Holidays. Major-General L. V. Bond, General Officer Commanding, Malaya, paid his first visit to Kedah on Thuiiday. In the evening he informally met members of the Kedah Volunteer Force who are57 words
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430 1940-02-03 7 New Maximum Rates Announced For Penang rice prices, which represent considerable reductions, were issued by the Food Controller in a s.s. Government Gazette Extraordinary on Thu rsday. Following are the prices for Penang: RANGOON PARBOILED RICE Wholesale price per bag* $B.lO (Milchar No. I.—Old430 words
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Article253 1940-02-03 7 Acquittal Without Defence Ipoh. "It is very rare for any person without giving evidence on oath to be acquitted. However on the evidence before me, I have decided to make an exception in your case”, said Mr. P. F. Y. Radcliffe, the Ipoh First Magistrate, yesterday253 words
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Article66 1940-02-03 7 A meeting was held last night at the Chinese Protectorate at which the Resident Councillor, the Chief Police Officer, the Protector of Chinese, the Chairman of the Reception Committee for the Wuhan Songsters and such members of the China Distress Relief Fund as could be notified66 words
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Article61 1940-02-03 7 Lt.-Col. H. A. Lord To Talk In Penang Lieut.-Colonel H.A. Lord will be giving a lecture on the world-wide work of rhe Salvation Army, entitled “Can religion meet the modern need—The Salvaticn Army’s answer” in the School Hall (by courtesy of the Principal? Westlands Avenue, Penang on Monday,61 words
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Advertisement111 1940-02-03 7 MW W 7 i. i 7 I F< Jnfantso'nvalid 5 s I lA M I IttKa i.\ 7Wi J I X SS “THE MARCH OF THE CHILDREN 0 Let your Baby, too, join this joyous company and march to 1 Health and Happiness on COW GATE From all over the111 words
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Article1476 1940-02-03 8 Heavy Treatment Of On* In Straits The anticipation we expressed in our last month's review that there would be a heavy fall in the visible supplies at the end of December has been falsified by the event report A. Strauss and Co., Ltd., in their1,476 words
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Article156 1940-02-03 8 Rubber Stocks Production and Gross Exports in Tons. Statistics one during the month of De cember, 1939. A. —Production of Large F M. S. *****; Johore 6570; Kedah 3963; Perlis 24; Kelantan 344; Trcngganu 115; Brunei 58; Malacca and Provide. Wellesley 2054; Penang and Singapore 193. B.156 words
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Article436 1940-02-03 8 GEORGE WHITE YUILLE CO. Rubber Report For December During the past month very active conditions ruled in the Rubber Market; the price of spot Ribbed Smoked Sheets rose al one time to 11 3/4d. but in the last few days the whole market has eased and spot closes at 11436 words
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Article77 1940-02-03 8 The following are transfers of Export Rights between Administrations for the 4th Quarter October, to December 31. 1939: Total Transfers Administrations From To S. S. Mainlands 361,518 185,029 8. 8. Islands 823,503 Federated Malay States 476,802 2,130,118 Johore 1,807,876 395,135 Kedah 58,928 888,107 Kelantan 69,762 Total 3,598,38977 words
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Article115 1940-02-03 8 Messrs. Derrick <fc Co., advise the following output of Raub Australian Grid Mining Co., for the four weeks ended January 27, 1940: Crushing No. 555 Battery treated 5,466 tens of ore returning 1.215 ounces of bullion equivalent to 1,153 ounces of fine gold. Rctreatment Plant treated 9,034 tons115 words
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Article94 1940-02-03 8 Penang, February 2, 1940. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), On London Bank Demand 2/4 1/16 .On London Bank 4 months 2/4 1/8 Private O. D. 2/4 5/16 Private 3 m/s Documentary 2/4 7/lt> On Nevz York Demand 46 15/It Canadian 51 11/It On France Demand 2060 1/494 words
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Article451 1940-02-03 8 Tin And industrials Well Supported February 2, 1940 The following is a record of business done and closing prices of shares in the Loans several parcels of 3 per cents fortnight. Rubber shares have had very few dealings but local Tin shares have /been well451 words
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Article23 1940-02-03 8 Outputs of Estimat'd tin ore Mine Profi' tons Tronoh Mines Ltd. 313 37.339 Southern Tronoh Tin Dredging Limited 294 35,26023 words
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Article33 1940-02-03 8 The output, of Nawng Pet Tin Limited for the month of January 1940 was piculs 237.00. The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, for the month of January was 1.200 piculs.33 words
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Article297 1940-02-03 8 Producers' Aid For British Sales There is every prospect of American wool producers co-operating with uEmpire in the promotion of Empire sales this year and taking a large an creasing quantity of wool. This was stated by Dr lan Clun c, Ross, chairman of297 words
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Article96 1940-02-03 8 Today on the Esplanade from 6 p.m to 7.30 p.m. March Light Of Foot Setan Selection The Gold Diggers Of 1923 Warr I Waltz That Naughty Waltz Le.y Overture The White Queen Mc'ra Selection The Vagabond King Friml Simple Aveu Thomas Fox Trot We’ll Remember Novella TO-MORROW Tomorrow96 words
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Article136 1940-02-03 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: "Sp ot £236 0. 0. £236 10. 0. “Forward” £236 0. 0. £236 10. 0. SINGAPORE: “Spot” £236 10. 0. £237 10. 0 Business done ioo tons 100 tons PENANG “Spot” $122.50 $122.50 RUBBER: LONDON: “Spot” 11 %d. 11 7 sd “Forward” 11136 words
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Advertisement273 1940-02-03 8 BANKS The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., ftncnrporateo m British India/ SAVE For Your FAMILY CHILDREN, INDEPENDENCE IN OLD AGE HAPPINESS By Banking WITH The Indian Overseas Bank, Ltd., Ol W Wm «St Advances against goods and produce at low rates of interest may be arranged with us. We also offer273 words
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Article283 1940-02-03 9 Averting Confusion of 1914 Sir Norman Walker, the retiring president, in his address at the 150th session of the General Medical Council recalled the opening of the 100th session in November, 1914, at the late home of the Council at 399, Oxford Street; of the 35283 words
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Article840 1940-02-03 9 ST. GEORGE THE MARTYR QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 7.15 a.m. Mattins and Litany. 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil). 10.30 a.m. Mattins Holy Communion (Chinese) 415 pm. Sunday School in the Parsonage. 6.00 p.m. Evensong Sermon Psalm 31. Hymns 273, 267. 210. 28. MONDAY 7.00 a.m. Mattins840 words
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Article77 1940-02-03 9 London. A 21-year-old girl has made a ballet from the frescoes in the chapel of Eton College. These frescoes were defaced by Cromwell, who thought them improper. The ballet introduces the Virgin Mary, who defeats the Devil when a wicked knight sells his wife Xo him.77 words
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778 1940-02-03 9 King’s Police Medal For Inspector Who Saved Deportees Hjs Majesty the King has awarded to three members of the Straits Settlements Police decorations for the courage and presence of mind which they displayed» thus saving many lives, on the occasion of the sinking of778 words
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Article113 1940-02-03 9 London. A church of England clergyman, tho Rev. Hugh Hamilton, conducted a service on Brighton Hippodrome stage the other night at the end of the last performance of the “Robinson Crusoe” pantomime. Artists and audience took part in the service. Surrounded by stage hands, glamour girls,113 words
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Miscellaneous1273 1940-02-03 9 > wii Khl O-DAY SHORTWAVE STATIONS BROADCASTING News In English f ?o' oi Sheffield Police Band. B. B. C. 5 j News Bulletin. ■j2o it England Now” Talk. (Local Time) I?-. .1 ne”—adaptation of the musical Transmission 5 650 am edy of 25 years ago. Summary. a.m. Hall and his1,273 words
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Miscellaneous501 1940-02-03 9 KUALA LUMPUR Z.GB4. S.'JO mc/s <60.00 m.) Daily Except SundEj 6 30—8.30 p.m. Tamil Malay and Chinese Music and News Bulletins. MANILA KZRM 95.7 mc/s (31.35 m.) 8.20 a.m. Songs and Meditation. 8.35 Ci'iristian Science Reading. 8.50 Broadcast of Students’ Mass from Santa Cruz Church. 9.40 Motrmng Worship Broadcast from501 words
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1084 1940-02-03 10 LIGHTARMED SLEDGES WITH MACHINE-GUN CREWS Simultaneous Raid By 130 Planes Viborg, Feb. 2 The largest Russian offensive made in many weeks on the Karelian Isthmus is now in progress and fighting proceeded throughout the night. The Russians are using a new surprise weapon—light armed’—Reuter. - 1,084 words
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Article53 1940-02-03 10 Reuter. SOCONY ACQUIRE RIGHTS New York, Feb. 2 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announce that they have acquired rights for the production of synthetic rubber from the I. G. Ferbenindustrie, Germany, and have offered a licence to rubber companies here to utilize this material forReuter. - 53 words
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Article58 1940-02-03 10 Reuter. Government Motion Approved By Senate Capetown. February 2. The Senate today approved by 21 votes to 13, the Government motion confirming its war policy and rejected by the same figures the voting on the amendment introduced by four of the ex-Ministers in General Hertzog’s Government. Reuter. - 58 words
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Article, Illustration115 1940-02-03 10 GABLE CAROLE REPORTED MISSING Habit Of (.amping I hit San Diego. Feb. 2. The California film star Ciark GabF and his wife, Carole Lombard, are re ported missing in desolate country in Lower California. They left the ranch yesterday at 8 am. for th» Gun Chi fifteen miles awa\ and115 words
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525 1940-02-03 10 Safe From Any Future Japanese Attacks Chungking, Feb. 2 Making another achievement in the improvement of China’s Southwest communications, the Chinese authorities officially opened to traffic to-day China’s newest highway, running from Chungking to Kunming, thereby cutting two days from the normal sixReuter. - 525 words
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Article138 1940-02-03 10 Leading Business Men Appointed Rugby. February 2 j The names of the leacdng business men who will sit on the Export Council I which »s tving set up and which was announced by the Prime Minister in his Commons speech yesterday will (be as i follows: Sir138 words
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Article, Illustration97 1940-02-03 10 STOP WAR ANU Rm WORLD OF BO!. !SM ’—Reuter. New York Febr.i iy ‘‘The belligerents should s’op ghtmg and join forces to help th 1 in d rid the world and civiliseßol shevism”. The ex-Kaiser is reporter have written this in an uncen.-or. i letter’—Reuter. - 97 words
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165 1940-02-03 10 Chinese Central News. Mr. Wang Denounced By Chinese Professors Chungking, Jan. 25 Two hundred and forty-seven college professors of the four higher institutions in Chungking have signee a lengthy circular telegram to the peopc-. bitterly denouncing Wang Ching-wei for his traitorous agreement with the JapaneseChinese Central News. - 165 words
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Article120 1940-02-03 10 Revelati»»n In Captain' Report From Our Own Corn -oonednt Singapore, February In the report made by the captain the German steamer. Nordmark, n lying at Batavia, there is evidence fact that Germany was preparins long before it actually broke out. This .ship left Hamburg > year bound for120 words
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Article59 1940-02-03 10 -R innir. Alleged Vi< '<■» >" J-p-neseA ,-fd that It is officially a East ern James Russell You presentative of tional News Sew ftaS been ed on January 1 bree a rtte; charged with v on e of the Army which provides treports regardin-R - 59 words
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Article38 1940-02-03 10 Home R l r%> T gc On the Stock of an sharply advanc» comP*”..,./ announcement r r a-” 1 'terms. Gilt-ed- ~n g to l sections genera 1 end considprnt:' 1 Rcuto 1 Wall Street wa38 words
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Advertisement116 1940-02-03 10 THE SEN LINE FAR EAST SERVICE. UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to t SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644. PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO.,116 words
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185 1940-02-03 11 ii fhhCeyltmese :iteh II Goals Taiping. kby Naraian Singh was the jiture of a League Hockey fixEsplanade yesterday when the ,cse inflicted a severe trouncing Iway by 11 goals to nil. Iniijs score is the highest in any this season. nse of the Railway185 words
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Article137 1940-02-03 11 Features Of February Issue Tic-Tac’s Raceguide, the February Issue of which haa just been published, contains new features in addition to the usual details. The Classification List has been re-set and re-arran?ed, with the ages of all horses and ponies in the country, a feature introduced in this137 words
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Article161 1940-02-03 11 Rambling Cycling Club S.A.H. College Draw The Rambling Cycling Club shared four goals with the Sultan Abdul Hamid College in a fast and interesting game of hockey which was played on the College Ground at Alor Star on Wednesday. The College were the first to score,161 words
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Article82 1940-02-03 11 Bonn Mah Dliarmaraj Hpit At Fun Frolic f the fistic game will be m that the Boxing Board of passed the forthcoming title n Nai Boon Mah, Perak light- on, and Dav.d Dharmaraj, •n which is now fixed to take Fun Frolic Stadium on Pi bnr will be82 words
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Article19 1940-02-03 11 mforseen circumstances the ci the Old Xaverians’ Assoided to postpone the An--184) tu Saturday, February 24,19 words
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Article41 1940-02-03 11 Aspirants vs A.C.S. T nion ant wUI re P r esent the Aspirn n a friendly table-ten-Urur.n lhe An Sl°-Chinese School i <1 p.m.:—Chee Phui Hung, Htxjg e 1 01 Jo K him, Ow Yeong u n and Peter Khng.41 words
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Article1538 1940-02-03 11 handicaps for first day —Class I—Division1 —Division I—71 —7 Furlongs 2 2 1 jack DRUCE 7y 9.04 “Mr. Cheah” Van Breukelen 112 CCOLTIPT 5y 904 “Mining Kongsi” Van Breukelen 4 10 SULTANA gy 9.02 “Madam Wi” Van Breukelen 12 0 ROYAL WORLINGTON 6y 8.10 “Mr. Cheah” Van1,538 words
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Article54 1940-02-03 11 Regional Matches Postponed London, Peb. 2. Tomorrows football will another fiasco. All English and Scottish regional matches have been postponed with the exception of Plymouth and Bristol City. All Rugby League matches have be e n postponed and only a couple of Rugby Union matches54 words
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Article317 1940-02-03 11 Cycle Traders Union vs “T.J.8.” Party A friendly match will be played between tiie Cycle Traders Union and the T. J. B. Party at No. 43, Malay Street, Penang, at 4.30 p.m. today. The match will consist of 3 Singles and 4 DouLlea. The C. T. U. players are317 words
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Article39 1940-02-03 11 —Reuter. BEATS HOLDER ON POINTS Liverpool, Feb. 2. Ned Tarleton won the British and Empire featherweight titles for the third time in his career, beating Johnny Cusick, the holder, on points in a thrilling-fifteen-round fight.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article363 1940-02-03 11 Francis Light School Poor In Attack In a fast and interesting game of hockey on the Francis Light School Ground yesterday, the Penang Chinese Recreation Club Ladies scored a creditable draw against the Francis Light School, the teams sharing two goals. The School showed up better363 words
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Article47 1940-02-03 11 At the Hutchings School ground today at 5.15 p.m. sharp:— Penang Colts “A”: —C. Bulow, K. Kleinian. J. Area; O Phipps, A. Carrier, J. Vaz; H. R. Stewart, M. Carrier, D. Stewart, M. G. Foley, G. Waller. Umpire: A C. Foley. Reserves: D. Metha, G. Langan.47 words
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Advertisement232 1940-02-03 11 MEALS WITHOUT MISERY Are meals a constant dread to you? Do you have to take great care about every bit of food you eat, for fear of having to pay the penalty in pain? Is stomach trouble the bane of your existence Even if you have long been a victim232 words
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Article349 1940-02-03 12 NIEUWSGIERIG AND SERVUS ALSO IMPRESS Track Work For Singapore Races f Singapore, Today. A MONG the horses on the course this morning were Van A. Breukelen’s and O’Neill’s candidates. Cambalong, Servus and Nieuwsgierig were the pick of the lot, while others to catch the eve349 words
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Article54 1940-02-03 12 The January Mixed Foursomes Competition of the Penang Sports Club played on 31st January resulted as follows: Dr. Mrs. Lawrie 45 —8% =36 ’4 Mr. Mrs. Hogan 48 —8% =39 Vi Mr. Mrs. Redfearn 45—5% =39’4 Miss Howes Roberts Dr. Brodie 45 —4 =4l Mr. Mrs.54 words
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Article275 1940-02-03 12 Miss Soon Beng Choo And Mr. Tan Mah Leong A Chinese wedding took place at the Hotel at noon yesterday, the jparties being Miss Soon Beng Chco ano Mr. Tan Mah Leong. Mr. Teh Cheng Lean was the officiating Chairman and Mr. Chan Gim Hin was275 words
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Article35 1940-02-03 12 By kind permission of the Commanding Officer of the H.M.S. “Nameless” The Royal Marine Band will be performing at the Elysee Cabaret to-morrow night. Dancing will commence at 8 p.m.35 words
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430 1940-02-03 12 Alleged False Vouchers For Car Hire Teluk Anson On the fourth day of the hearing of the case in which S. V. Kandiah, Pre veative Outdoor Officer in charge of Batang Padang, was cnarged with attempting to cheat the Customs Department Teluk Anson, of $12.81)430 words
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Article, Illustration300 1940-02-03 12 Retiring Chairman Unable To Work With Secretary Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 2. AT the annual general meeting of the Football Association of Selangor, held last night at the Y.M.C.A. the Hon. Mr. Adrian Clark, President, declining to stand for re-election informed the meeting300 words
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Article151 1940-02-03 12 Apart from Linda Ware and Bing Crosby, who incidentally has quite a good number of tuneful songs to croon, gtx d performances are given by Ixiuise Campbell. Ned Snarks and Laura Hope Crews ‘‘The Star Maker.” which is showing at Queen’s, is worth a visit151 words
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Article, Illustration58 1940-02-03 12 “Nothing of Importance to report,” says the latest French war communique. No wonder the soldier, who returned to the Western Front, decided that a football would be an important part of his k't. French soldiers have already beaten a British team at football. The58 words
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Article83 1940-02-03 12 .—Reuter Germany Unable To Deliver Supplies Copenhagen, February 2. Ice difficulties are causing a serious shortage of coal and coke in. Denmark and five hundred Danish railway trucks are standing empty in Germany, the Germans being unable to deliver coal supplies because of the icebound rivers.—Reuter - 83 words
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Article105 1940-02-03 12 —8.0. W Total Now Exceeds £1,000,000 Rugby, February 2. The Lord Mayor’s Red Cross and St. John’s Fund for the sick and wounded in war, on Thursday reached, and substantially exceeded, the £1,000,000 total. Contributions received on Thursday from overseas included £6,000 from the Bahamas and £l,OOO—8.0. W - 105 words
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58 1940-02-03 12 —8.0. W. Welcomed On Arrival In England’ Rugby, February 2. The third Naval Contingent from Newfoundland landed on Thursday and was received by the civic authorities and many representatives of the Dominions Office. They were driven through the streets before being entertained by the civic authorities—8.0. W. - 58 words
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Article142 1940-02-03 12 Government Grant Of £27,000 Monthly Rugby, February 2. The Home Secretary stated in a Commons reply that several organisa tions caring for refugees in Britain had agreed to appoint representatives to a committee of experienced persons who would exercise general oversight over the use by these organisations142 words
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Article87 1940-02-03 12 Ipoh Magistrate’s Second Experience Ipoh. For the second time since being stationed at Ipoh, Mr. P.F.Y. Radcliffe, the First Magistrate, was visited by an un known intruder in the early hours of yesterday morning at his residence in Race Course Road. He was disturbed in his sleep87 words
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Article63 1940-02-03 12 Taiping Distribution Next Wednesday Taiping. At a public meeting which will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesdays February 7, at 6 p.m. certificates of the St. John Ambulance Association will be awarded to those members of the centre who have qualified for them. The63 words
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Article78 1940-02-03 12 The funeral of the late Mr. Mun Soon Hoong, Assistant Superintendent of Mails of the Posts and Telegraphs Office who fell 80 feet to his death from the top storey of “A” Block of the General Hospital Building on Monday afternoon, takes place at78 words
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Article59 1940-02-03 12 —8.0. W. Invested With C.B. By The King Rugl.y, February 2. Tho Captain of H.M.S. Ajax was received by the King today and invested with the Companion of the Bath awarded after the action against the ‘‘Graf Spee”. Captain Woodhouse was conducted to His Majesty’s apartments where—8.0. W. - 59 words
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Article58 1940-02-03 12 8.0. W. Rugby, February 2. Sixteen Members of Parliament are now serving with the British air forces in various capacities. They include one flying instructor, one pupil, one pi’ot and two others on other flying duties. One commands a squadron and another is an officer8.0. W. - 58 words
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Article67 1940-02-03 12 Reuter. Summoned Home To U.S. For Consultation Washington, February 2. M. Cordell Hull announced that Mr. William Bullitt, the Ambassador in Paris, is being summoned home for consu'tation. Mr. Bullitt is leaving on February 3 and his visit will be short. He had no special mission. Mr.Reuter. - 67 words
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Article57 1940-02-03 12 London, Feb. 2 The death has occurred of the great research chemist. Sir G.lbert Morgan.— Reuter. Lieut. Lim Koon Teck who has been transferred from the Volunteer Force Reserve of Officers to the Active List, with effect from January 12, 1940, is now attached to57 words
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Article88 1940-02-03 12 Usual Week-End Classes At C.S.C. Because of the proximity of the Chi: New Year, activities at the C.S.C cease unt.l after the festive season. Th... are no competitions this week-end at T; jong Bungah, nor will there be any i week. Those who distinguished selves in the monthly competitions88 words
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Article80 1940-02-03 12 Explosion Heard At Basle Berne, Feb. 2 Loud explosion in German ter about ten miles from the Swiss i were heard at Basle this morning watchers later saw a great fire accc" ied by several further explos Reuter. Mr. K. N. O. L. V. Vellaiappa tiar,80 words
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Advertisement283 1940-02-03 12 trit ad Office) 216 Penang Road, Penanu Phoue 1477 147 a uun «X* Telegrams: Penang. Rales of Subscription for rinang Ga»et<, and Sunday Gazette. PINANG GAZETTF Local S.S. Delivery F.M.S. For-ur Monthly $2.50 $3.00 $4 Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Half-Yearly 15.00 18 00 Yearly 30.C0 36.0 ft 4b 7 SUNDAY GAZLllfc283 words
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